Days of the Dinosaurs Toolkit

Take a trip back in time with the Science Museum of Minnesota!

Days of the Dinosaurs features fan-favorite exhibits plus new digital and in-museum experiences, including new Omnitheater movies, a new exhibition, activities, events, and more. Use the templates below to activate your networks into spreading the word about this fossil-utely fascinating opportunity for science learning and time travel right here in Minnesota.

Images for Use:

The T. rex puppet entertains visitors outside of the Dinosaurs & Fossils gallery.
Rainforest
Close up photo of a dinosaur eye.
Graphic of flying pterodactyl
Fern plant fossils in boxes.
Black and white graphic if the t. rex.
Crocodile model in the Dinosaurs & Fossils gallery.
Scientist cleaning a fossil in a lab with a specialized tool .
Days of the Dinosaurs graphic featuring fossilized bones in a box.
Dino Nights graphic featuring a blue-lit claw.
Dino Nights graphic featuring a blue-lit t. rex.
Dino Nights graphic featuring a blue-lit t. rex.

Copy for Twitter

Join the @sciencemuseummn for Days of the Dinosaurs, a trip back in time to explore the spectacular discoveries and cutting-edge research on the dinosaurs we know and love—plus some that may be new to you! Explore new and updated experiences at smm.org/dino-days.

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Join the @sciencemuseummn for Days of the Dinosaurs, a trip back in time to explore the spectacular discoveries and cutting-edge research on the dinosaurs we know and love—plus some that may be new to you! Explore new Omnitheater movies, in-museum experiences and digital activities, special events, and more at smm.org/dino-days. 

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Join the Science Museum of Minnesota for Days of the Dinosaurs, a trip back in time to explore the spectacular discoveries and cutting-edge research on the dinosaurs we know and love—plus some that may be new to you! 

Explore a new Omnitheater movie, in-museum experiences and digital activities, special events, and more at smm.org/dino-days. 

Copy to promote Dino Nights on Twitter and Instagram

It's time for Dino Nights, Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8 p.m., Nov. 26–Dec. 18, at @sciencemuseummn! Which week's theme will be your favorite?

  1. Shadow puppets.

  2. Light up art tables.

  3. Flashlight exhibit tour.

  4. Dino or PJs dress-up plus dino dance parties. 

Copy to promote Fossil Bites on Twitter and Instagram

Chomp into some knowledge with Fossil Bites, featuring Q&A sessions with Science Museum researchers and local experts, every Saturday at 2 p.m. through Dec. 18 at @sciencemuseummn!  

Copy to promote your favorite Dino Nights and Fossil Bites for Facebook and other social sites

Chomp into some knowledge with Fossil Bites, featuring Q&A sessions with Science Museum researchers and local experts, every Saturday at 2 p.m. through Dec. 18 at the Science Museum of Minnesota! More of a night owl? Then don’t miss Dino Nights, Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8 p.m., Nov. 26–Dec. 18. Which week's theme will be your favorite? 

  • Week 1: Dino shadow puppets.

  • Week 2: Light up tables with dino templates and drawing tools. 

  • Week 3: Flashlight tour of Ultimate Dinosaurs.

  • Week 4: Dress like a dino or wear PJs for dino dance parties throughout the night.

Copy to promote your favorite State Fossil Candidate on Twitter and Instagram

I voted for [name of choice fossil] to be the official Minnesota State Fossil through the @sciencemuseummn! It deserves your vote, too, because it's the most [why you chose it] fossil of the group. You can vote for [name of choice fossil] until Sept. 30 at smm.org/state-fossil. 

Copy to promote your favorite State Fossil Candidate on Facebook and other social sites

I voted for [name of choice fossil] to be the official Minnesota State Fossil through the Science Museum of Minnesota! It deserves your vote, too, because it's the most [why you chose it] fossil of the group. You can vote for [name of choice fossil] until Sept. 30 at smm.org/state-fossil.